What New CIOs Act On First and Why
InformationWeek, Wednesday, July 17th, 2024
New chief information officers have a lot on their plates. What they do in the first weeks and months greatly impacts their success.
Congratulations! You've just been promoted to chief information officer or you're joining another company as a CIO, whether you're new to the role or a seasoned professional. We asked some CIOs what they prioritized first and why. This is what they had to say.
For example, Ajay Sabhlok, chief information officer and chief data officer at cybersecurity company Rubrik, says it's wise to develop a good understanding of the IT baseline and strengthen it. This includes the organizational structure with roles and responsibilities, architecture, applications, data, security, stakeholder analysis, and the budget, as well as understanding the current state of operational processes.